A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5204368 Details
Epoch: 241 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 18980223 epoch_slot_no: 231423 block_no: 5204191 slot_leader_id: 4869078 size: 4039 time: 2021-01-13 14:01:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c905930c3068be138a4f3e1f0387d9f4a41357e493121acda13f21fba0a8c8fBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1wtrryjjkch77gg8lpueyy3lqltdehrt3d56kgvtvtsculnexcvks44hjm9 op_cert: \xf62b85b42ea77495f3458319127dafe15eb01fdbfb08f992ecc5aeac4c7765b9 op_cert_counter: 2